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Popover

Popover appears above other elements in the interface and is linked to a specific element. It is used to display additional information, interactive elements, or brief explanations without navigating away from the page.

Use Popover when

  • you need to provide additional explanations that require more space than a short Tooltip, such as definitions or detailed instructions
  • context-specific help is needed that users can open and close without leaving the page
  • supplementary information should be shown that is not critical for completing the task, but may be useful for some users

Avoid Popover when

  • you need to describe a symbol or keyboard shortcut; use Tooltip instead
  • the purpose is navigation or choosing between options; use Dropdown instead
  • the content is intended to appear on hover

Example

Interactive Popover

A Popover may contain buttons and other interactive elements.

Inline trigger

You can use a Popover inline within text, marked with a dotted underline, for example when explaining a term.

Guidelines

Popover is used to display more detailed or interactive supplementary information without taking the user out of context. It can be used as an extended solution when a Tooltip is not sufficient. Popover is opened through an intentional user click and may contain text, links and simple form elements. The content should be short, relevant, and not critical for completing the task.

Placement

Popover can be placed as needed, and will automatically stay within the visible browser area. This behaviour can be disabled using autoPlacement.

Text

Avoid long texts and complex explanations. In some cases, it may be better to link to another page with more detailed information on the topic.

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